PEPES RESTAURANT.
954 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
6 of 14 inspections passed, 4 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 21 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 272026PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVEDS THE CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY ALLERGEN TRAINING HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MAR 52025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
7-38-060 Default beverage for children's meals. : OBSERVED A DEFAULT BEVERAGE BEING OFFERED ON KIDS MENU DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
FEB 242025FAILED8 violationsDETAILS
MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND NEAR WALK IN FREEZER TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST REPLACE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS AND STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE FROM SURFACES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ALONG BOTTOM OF WALK IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2588179 1/17/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS).#47- 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.#49- 4-601.11(C) : MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT.#55- 6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM 2ND FL.FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A DEFAULT BEVERAGE BEING OFFERED ON KIDS MENU DRINK MUST BE 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
JAN 172024PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SQUEEZE BOTTLES/SHAKERS)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE, FRYER CABINETS,STEAM TABLE.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER COMPRESSOR UNIT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM 2ND FL.FLOOR AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES ON 2ND FL.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
APR 102023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED UNWRAP HAMBURGER IN THE FRONT SMALL REACH IN FREEZER NOT PROTECTED FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. ALSO NOTED TACO BOAT SHELL SITTING OUT UNDER DUSTY PLUGS. MUST COVER AT ALL TIMES.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT TOGO BOXES TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE COLD WATER KNOB. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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DEC 62022PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
NOV 252022FAILED10 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A STYRO FOAM CUP WITHOUT A LID ON COUNTER TOP NEXT TO STEAM TABLE.MUST PROVIDE A LID OR STRAW FOR DRINKING.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE. OBSERVED 2- WET TOWELS AND A SMALL PAN UPSIDE DOWN INSIDE OF SAID SINK. ARTICLES WERE REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON PACKAGED NAPKINS,CABLE WIRES,CEILINGS IN DISH/PREP AREA,BAG OF CARROTS ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/25/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE AND FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2553836 4/1/2022 STILL NOT CORRECTED #58-STILL OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
APR 12022PASS W/ CONDITIONS13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE RING OUT WIPING TOWEL AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK THEN PROCEED TO WIPE COUNTER AND THEN HANDLED 2- READY TO EAT TORTILLA SHELLS AND ADDED CUT LETTUCE & TOMATOE ON TOP OF TACO WITHOUT CHANGING GLOVES AND WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHENEVER POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OCCURS. ( PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS).
OBSERVED COOKED BEANS IN LARGE POT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. BEANS WERE HELD AT 66.7 F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF BEANS $12. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD FOODS AT 41 F OR BELOW. (PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS).
OBSERVED LARGE AND SMALL CONTAINERS ON 1ST AND 2ND FLOOR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN ORIGAINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED 1/4 TO 1/2 INCH GAP IN FRONT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED INCORRECTLY IN BOX FACING DIFFERENT DIRECTIONS. MUST STORE WITH HANDLES FACING SAME DIRECTION TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND BROKEN GASKETS IN 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKETS.
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER UNITS AND STORAGE RACKS IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE.
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER AND ON SERVICE LINE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS LINING IN GRIDDLE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CARDBOARD AND USE ADEQUATE SHELVING.
OBSERVED SOIL AND DEBRIS BUILD UP:INSIDE ICE MACHINE, ON LARGE MIXER IT'S INSIDE BOWL, AND INSIDE FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES IN DINING ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ACCORDINGLY.
OBSERVED NO FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FILTERS
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2484330 FROM 2-1-2021 FOUND NOT CORRECTED. #58-NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR MANAGER ON SITE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED).
FEB 12021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER SLICING READY TO EAT TOMATOES FOR TOPPINGS WITH BARE HANDS. THERE IS NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOOD. MUST WEAR GLOVES, USE TONGS, TISSUE PAPER, ETC. PRIORITY 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY ON EGG DISHES SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED ON SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGED SURFACES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN DRY STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 122020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS,RICE,COOKED GROUND BEEF,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:25 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
OBSERVED BARE HAND CONTACT BY FEMALE FOOD HANDLER.OBSERVED HER REMOVE SOFT TACO SHELLS FROM GRILL WITH BARE HANDS AND PLACE ON TISSUE PAPER.INSTRUCTED PIC NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS.MUST USE TONGS,TISSUE PAPER OR GLOVES.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO USE GLOVES OR A BARRIER TO HANDLE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS.
MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF GRILL AND PREP TABLES.
OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 202019FAILED5 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEE VIOLATION #59.
OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE GOING THROUGH THE GARBAGE IN THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER, THEN ENTER IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND RINSED HER HANDS AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS (USING SOAP/WARM WATER RUBBING VIGOROUSLY FOR 10-15 SECONDS. USE A HAND SANITARY DRYING DEVICE TO PROPERLY DRY HANDS) AT THE DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINK ONLY WHEN ENTERING THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND WHEN HANDLING SOILED EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
SEE VIOLATION #59
SEE VIOLATION #59.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2261794 DATED FEBRUARY 8, 2019 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #3-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. #52-TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM WASHBOWL AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW. #58- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
FEB 82019FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
SEE VIOLATION #60.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE DEBRIS ON THE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE THAT HAVE NOT TAKEN THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET AND HAVE PROOF THEY MET IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #52 AND 58 FROM REPORT #2213751 DATED AUGUST 31, 2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #52-TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM WASHBOWL AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW. #58- ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
AUG 312018PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
4-904.11 OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED UNDER FRONT COUNTER. ALL KNIVES, FORKS, AND SPONNS THAT ARE NOT PREPWRAPPED SHALL BE PRESENTED SO THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED BY EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT BUILDUP ON DOOR GASKETS OF PREP FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
5-403.12 OBSERVED CONDENSATION WASTE LINE OF WALK-IN COOLER DRAINING INTO HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE WASTE LINE FROM WASHBOWL AND PROPERLY CONNECT TO FLOOR DRAIN. ALL CONDENSATE DRAINAGE SHALL BE DRAINED FROM POINT OF DISCHARGE TO DISPOSAL ACCORDING TO LAW.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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